How Does the Steam Deck Compare to the Switch in Terms of Maintenance?

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I’m thinking about getting the Steam Deck OLED with 500GB, but I keep noticing people disassembling it with screwdrivers. I don’t have much experience with electronics and get nervous about messing things up. Do I actually need to open it up regularly for any reason?

How Does the Steam Deck Compare to the Switch in Terms of Maintenance
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NoHassleNerd -

In short, you probably won’t need to open it unless there’s a specific issue. Most people use it perfectly fine without any technical tinkering. Remember, the Steam Deck runs on Linux, so some games might not work as expected. Always check compatibility first if you’re concerned about specific titles!

GameplayGuide123 -

Got it! So, how’s the game library on the Deck compared to the Switch?

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